Honey Garlic Chicken with Sweet Potatoes, Feta, Walnuts, and Cranberry-Honey Glaze

🍽️ Honey Garlic Chicken with Sweet Potatoes, Feta, Walnuts & Cranberry-Honey Glaze

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)

For the Chicken & Sweet Potatoes:

• 2 large chicken breasts, sliced

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)

For the Honey Garlic Sauce:

• 3 tbsp honey

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)

• 1 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar

• 1 tbsp butter

Toppings:

• ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese

• ¼ cup chopped walnuts

• ¼ cup dried cranberries

• Fresh parsley or thyme (optional)

Cranberry-Honey Glaze:

• 2 tbsp honey

• 2 tbsp cranberry juice or water

• 1 tbsp dried cranberries

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Roast Sweet Potatoes

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).

2. Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika.

3. Spread on a baking tray and roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.

Step 2: Cook the Chicken

1. Heat a pan over medium heat.

2. Add a little oil and cook chicken slices for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

3. Remove and set aside.

Step 3: Make Honey Garlic Sauce

1. In the same pan, add butter and garlic.

2. Sauté for 30 seconds.

3. Add honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice.

4. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.

5. Add chicken back to the pan and toss to coat.

Step 4: Cranberry-Honey Glaze

1. In a small saucepan, simmer honey, cranberry juice, and cranberries for 3–4 minutes.

2. Let it thicken slightly.

Step 5: Assemble

1. Place roasted sweet potatoes on a plate.

2. Top with honey garlic chicken.

3. Sprinkle feta, walnuts, and dried cranberries.

4. Drizzle cranberry-honey glaze over the top.

5. Garnish with fresh herbs.

❓ Q & A

Q1: Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts?

Yes! Thighs are juicier and work perfectly—just cook slightly longer.

Q2: Can I make this in the air fryer?

Yes!

• Sweet potatoes: 180°C for 15–18 minutes

• Chicken: 180°C for 10–12 minutes

Q3: Is this dish sweet or savory?

It’s a perfect sweet-savory balance—honey and cranberries with garlic and soy.

Q4: Can I make it dairy-free?

Yes! Just skip feta or use dairy-free feta.

Q5: Can I meal prep this?

Absolutely! Keeps well in the fridge for 3–4 days.

Q6: What can I serve with this?

• Quinoa

• Brown rice

• Couscous

• Green salad

Q7: Can I make it spicy?

Yes! Add chili flakes, hot sauce, or cayenne.

Q8: Is this healthy?

Yes! It’s rich in protein, fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats.